Explore Singularity is a Forest at the Brushwood Gallery

December 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

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At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Art Social Hour for Women Veterans and Families

Connect with fellow women Veterans and family members around art and art-making! Socialize, learn, and grow your process as an artist as you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class.

If you have any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

November 14, 2024 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Art Social Hour for Women Veterans and Families

Connect with fellow women Veterans and family members around art and art-making! Socialize, learn, and grow your process as an artist as you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class.

If you have any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

October 17, 2024 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Art Social Hour for Women Veterans and Families

Connect with fellow women Veterans and family members around art and art-making! Socialize, learn, and grow your process as an artist as you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class.

If you have any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

September 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free
21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
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Nature Hike and String Art for Veterans

Enjoy a walking tour through the beautiful Ryerson Woods and participate in a string art class at Brushwood Center.

Activity Expectation: Outdoors and walking on unpaved trails. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing and dress for the weather. Bringing water is recommended.

Sensory Expectations: Outdoors in uncovered sun.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

No food will be served. ​Registration required.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org

October 10, 2024 @ 6:30 pm 9:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free
5820 W 35th St
Cicero, Illinois 60804
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Digital Art for Veterans and Families

Enjoy learning about digital art with your fellow veterans and families members. Please download the proper software to your phone.

A smartphone is required for this class.

Prior to class Download ArtRage (free for Android, $2.99 for iPhone). Make sure to also open the app prior to class. This will ensure we can start right away if there are updates or login needed for the app.

Activity Expectation: Indoors and seated; a smartphone is required for this class.

Sensory Expectations: Indoors

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

Snacks will be served; please let us know if you have any food allergies. ​Registration required.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org

September 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm 5:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free
21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
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Group Ukulele Music Lesson for Veterans and Families

Learn the basics of the ukulele and how to play the most common chords in music with fellow Veterans and their families. You do not need any musical talent or extensive knowledge to participate. Music is for everyone!

The program is intended for ages 7 and above.

After the class, enjoy a beautiful walk in Ryerson Woods.

Ukulele Lessons | 2pm – 3:30pm

Nature Walk | 3:30pm – 5pm

September 19, 2024 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Art Social Hour for Women Veterans and Families

Connect with fellow women Veterans and family members around art and art-making! Socialize, learn, and grow your process as an artist as you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class.

If you have any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

September 21, 2024 @ 4:30 pm 6:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free
200 W. Montrose Harbor Dr.
Chicago, IL 60660
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Nature Photography for Veterans and Families

Learn about the basics of photography while exploring the natural beauty of Chicago with your fellow Veterans. DSLR cameras are provided for participants. You can also use your own cameras or cell phones if preferred. Families and all ages are welcomed.

Saturday, September 21: Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Activity Expectation: Outdoors with walking trails. Please wear comfortable shoes. 

Sensory Expectations: Outdoors with some city noise. 

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

No food will be served. ​Registration required.

Real-time Visual Notes created by Ink Factory.

September 14, 2024 October 27, 2024

Initiatives

Public Arts Programs and Health Equity and Nature Accelerator
Free Open to the Public during Open Hours
21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
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Radical Hope

Radical Hope: Building Climate Resilience for Healthy Communities, the companion exhibition of the Smith Nature Symposium, opens in the Brushwood Gallery on Saturday, September 14th.

Community connection and resilience are key to navigating an uncertain climate future, but what makes a community resilient? What could a healthy future for all look like, and how do we hold onto radical hope and joy in the face of such uncertainty and trauma? Explore the challenges facing humans and our ecosystems, find new ways to build connections, and learn about those working towards a better future for everyone in this interactive exhibition. 

September 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

Public Arts Programs and Health Equity and Nature Accelerator
Free
415 Washington St
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
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Grand Opening: Brushwood Center North & CPLC

On September 21st, Brushwood and Clean Power Lake County will cut the ribbon on their new shared office space! Brushwood Center North will be the home base for Jess Rodriguez, Coalition Building Manager, and Eddie Flores, Youth Education Coordinator, along with the Clean Power Lake County staff. We’re looking forward to working more closely with all our Waukegan community partners, empowering youth, and creating a hub for environmental justice work.

Join us at 5 PM on September 21 for the outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony, light refreshments, small group tours of the office space, arts and nature activities, and to learn more about environmental justice in Northeast Lake County. Don’t miss the Waukegan monthly ArtWauk while you’re there!Contact Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org if you have questions or concerns.

Schedule of Events

  • 5:00 pm | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Cake and Refreshments to be served afterwards
  • 5:10 pm | Learn about Clean Power Lake County
  • 5:20 pm | Learn about Brushwood Center
  • 5:30 pm – 8pm | Meet-and-Greet and Art Activities
  • 5:30 pm – 6:30pm | Tours of Office Space for small groups

About Clean Power Lake County:

Clean Power Lake County (CPLC) is a community-driven nonprofit organization committed to local action to secure environmental, economic, and racial justice. CPLC works with several environmental, faith, and public health organizations. CPLC’s mission is to ensure clean air, clean water, and healthy soil for every Lake County community member and to achieve the self-determination of those disproportionately impacted by environmental pollution.